lo Report S.A.A. Advancement of Science. 



What has been done in other countries can be done here, but it 

 will require the combined energy of the people to accomplish it. 



I would urge you to bear in mind that the prosperity of South 

 Africa does not depend alone on its mineral wealth ; while these 

 enormous productions are being taken out of the earth, we, as an 

 Association, must not be unmindful of our duty to the country at 

 large. 



As Cobden remarked on the future greatness of Manchester, 

 " just in proportion as mental development goes forward, and in 

 proportion to the development of wealth and mental resources, just 

 in the same proportion will our destiny be exalted, or the very 

 reverse." 



While you are devoting your time to scientific research, to 

 technical work in connection with the great mining enterprises, and to 

 various other pursuits, do not neglect the intellectual training of the 

 young men and women of the country, for upon them the future pros- 

 perity of South Africa will depend. 



The struggle for existence has become so acute that the man who 

 does not use his brains to assist him in his work is left far behind 

 those who have had proper education and training. It is the duty of 

 an Association like this, the influence of which is far-reaching, to do 

 all in its power to improve the educational facilities, so that the 

 youth of these colonies may be given opportunities for higher mental 

 training. 



Before closing my address, I beg leave again to express my 

 regret that I am prevented from being with you on this occasion, 

 and to thank the members of the Council for the honour they have 

 conferred upon me. 



